ハル隊長
Initially, I tried to go to a different restaurant but it was fully booked. Then, I remembered a friend saying "it was pretty good" about a place I passed by on the way, so I decided to go to Kan Kara, a Korean restaurant, for my second reward for chopping firewood (^^;). The restaurant, which used to be Ginyu, was now stylish and had only two groups of customers inside. We were seated at a table with individual roll curtains. The restaurant had a system where they served a variety of appetizers for 700 yen (tax included) and offered a 120-minute all-you-can-drink option for 1500 yen. I ordered three drinks, starting with a premium malt beer, and we toasted to a job well done.
The appetizers, which were automatically served, included burdock kimchi and seaweed, which were quite tasty and went well with the drinks. We ordered dishes that my companion would enjoy, and they were served in the following order:
- Tteokbokki (680 yen): It had a sweet taste at first, followed by spiciness. The rice cakes were different from Japanese mochi, but they were satisfying.
- Budae Jjigae (980 yen): A spicy stew with spam and sausages, which my companion enjoyed. The soup was delicious, with various ingredients like cod, pork belly, clams, tofu, and thin rice cakes.
- Seafood Spicy Yakisoba (630 yen): It was spicy but still delicious. The noodles were different and had a broth, and it was filled with shrimp, squid, and other seafood.
- Nira Chijimi (680 yen): We chose the thinner option, and it was served with a soy-based sauce. It was okay, but I wished I had chosen the thicker option.
Overall, the food was perfect for a cold day, and the portions were generous. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere, and the female manager seemed to be working hard. I recommend adding more dishes if you're still hungry, as the portion sizes are deceivingly large. It's a great place for spicy and warm dishes in the cold weather.